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Hagerstown sets 25-man roster, ready for opening night

Hagerstown sets 25-man roster, ready for opening night
The low Single-A Hagerstown Suns make their season debut tonight against the Rome Braves under new manager Patrick Anderson with game time at 6:35 p.m. from Municipal Stadium in Hagerstown, Md. Tonight's pitching matchup is right-hander Nick Pivetta against right-hander Frank Lafreniere. Pivetta was 1-1 with a 2.91 ERA in nine games for the rookie-level GCL Nats and short-season Single-A Auburn. He was the Nationals' 2013 fourth-round selection out of New Mexico Junior College. The...
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LaRoche's health carries significant weight in Nats' chances this season

LaRoche's health carries significant weight in Nats' chances this season
First baseman Adam LaRoche battled through 152 games in 2013 for the Nationals, but would be the first to admit he wasn't 100 percent healthy the entire season. Whether it was his elbow or attempting to maintain his weight, LaRoche struggled with his consistency at the plate. His .237 batting average was the lowest in his career in a season where he played at least 150 games. His previous low was .259 in 141 games for the Braves in 2005. LaRoche went through surgery to remove loose bodies...
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P-Nats' Mooneyham irons out mechanical issue, is confident to start 2014

P-Nats' Mooneyham irons out mechanical issue, is confident to start 2014
WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Left-hander Brett Mooneyham cruised to an outstanding start last season for low Single-A Hagerstown. But when he got called up to high Single-A Potomac late in the season, he struggled a bit with his mechanics. With the Suns, Mooneyham was 10-3 with a 1.94 ERA in 17 starts with 79 strikeouts in 93 innings, and 41 walks. For the P-Nats, the 6-foot-5, 235-lb., Stanford product went 0-3 with a 13.50 ERA in three starts over 11 1/3 innings with only six strikeouts and 13...
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Espinosa's at-bat signal of renewed confidence at plate

Espinosa's at-bat signal of renewed confidence at plate
It was not a start for Danny Espinosa, but his ninth-inning at-bat turned into a positive beginning for a veteran coming off a rough season. With the Nationals down 5-4, two out and Ian Desmond at first base, Espinosa strode to the plate to face Mets closer Bobby Parnell. Espinosa fought off several two-seam fastballs in an eight-pitch at-bat. "I am taking at-bats as they come. I got my name ... called," Espinosa said. "I was ready and I was prepared. I felt good going into that...
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Strasburg able to settle in after early homer, kept Nats in game

Strasburg able to settle in after early homer, kept Nats in game
NEW YORK -- Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg persevered in his opening day start against the Mets, battling back following an early three-run homer by Mets left fielder Andrew Brown. That battle to stay in the game and keep his team within striking distance became critical as the Nationals rallied to defeat the Mets 9-7 in a 10-inning seesaw affair. Even though the day didn't start off with a 1-2-3 first, Strasburg was able to stay focused and managed to go on a run of 10 consecutive outs...
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Matt Williams thrilled, relieved in first major league win

Matt Williams thrilled, relieved in first major league win
NEW YORK - Nationals skipper Matt Williams witnessed a season's worth of twists and turns in his first major league victory as manager, a 9-7 10-inning thriller over the Mets. "Yeah, how about that?" he said. "Lots of stuff. That is good, right in the thick of it, so that was fun." Williams leaned on his coaching staff when strategy points came up during the game. "We talked through everything," Williams said. "I have a stomach ache right now. which is probably pretty normal. Yeah, I...
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Williams updates Ramos, Harper injury news, Zimmerman's status

Williams updates Ramos, Harper injury news, Zimmerman's status
NEW YORK - Nationals manager Matt Williams updated the apparent hand injury suffered by catcher Wilson Ramos with somewhat promising news that preliminary X-rays at Citi Field came back negative. "He will see our hand specialist tomorrow," Williams said of Ramos. "There was a foul tip and he took a swing he didn't feel good on. We got him out of the game and took a picture of it." Williams said he feels for any player who gets injured, especially Ramos because of all the injuries the...
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Harper escapes collision, LaRoche homers (Nationals win 9-7)

Harper escapes collision, LaRoche homers (Nationals win 9-7)
NEW YORK - Bryce Harper appeared to be injured when he collided with Mets second baseman Eric Young Jr. in the second inning of Monday's opener, but the Nationals left fielder remained in the game. Harper drew a leadoff walk and was erased at second on a fielder's choice on Ian Desmond's grounder to David Wright. But a sliding Harper's head struck Young's knee and shin on the relay and Harper down on the field for a couple of minutes. Harper was attended to by the Nationals training staff...
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Williams reflects on opening day as a player and now as a manager

Williams reflects on opening day as a player and now as a manager
NEW YORK - Manager Matt Williams was the first to admit he was nervous and excited for opening day, his first as a major league manager and with the Nationals - so much so that he didn't sleep very well Sunday night. But he did appear relaxed in his red Nationals long-sleeve sweatshirt and athletic shorts, fresh-faced after completing a morning workout. How does day one feel now that it is here? "Good," Williams said from his office in the visiting clubhouse at Citi Field. "Nervous...
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The strategy behind the Nationals' opening day lineup

The strategy behind the Nationals' opening day lineup
NEW YORK - Nationals manager Matt Williams put out a somewhat surprising opening day lineup, placing Wilson Ramos in the cleanup spot with Denard Span, Ryan Zimmerman and Jayson Werth at the top of the order, and Bryce Harper hitting behind Ramos in the five-hole. Williams believes Zimmerman can showcase his immense talent from the second spot in the order. "We look at our lineup and we say, 'How do we get to the best lineup?' " Williams said. "Zim has the ability to do a lot of things...
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Williams, Ramos, LaRoche and Desmond on Ramos batting cleanup

Williams, Ramos, LaRoche and Desmond on Ramos batting cleanup
NEW YORK - Nationals manager Matt Williams decided to make a big splash to begin the 2014 campaign with a surprise in his lineup. Catcher Wilson Ramos will hit in the cleanup spot on opening day today against the Mets. It is a rare start at the cleanup spot for Ramos, only the seventh of his career in the majors, which spans 238 games. But he has had a lot of experience in the fourth spot while playing in his native Venezuela. "I feel excited right now," Ramos said. "Not the first time....
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Double-A Harrisburg announces opening day roster

Double-A Harrisburg announces opening day roster
The Harrisburg Senators have released their 2014 opening day roster for manager Brian Daubach. Catcher Sandy Leon starts the season at Double-A, giving Jhonatan Solano a lot more at-bats at Triple-A. This also means Steven Souza Jr. will start season at Syracuse, as well. PITCHERS Alfaro, Gabriel Bates, Colin Cole, A.J. Gilliam, Rob Grace, Matt Herron, Tyler Holland, Neil Jackson, Zach Mirowski, Richie Perry, Ryan Purke, Matthew Rivero, Felipe Schwartz, Blake CATCHERS Canham, Mitch Leon,...
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Cool, calm, collected Strasburg ready for opening day start

Cool, calm, collected Strasburg ready for opening day start
On the eve of another opening day start for the Nationals, you can see the difference in Stephen Strasburg. He appears more poised, more confident. He talks with an assuredness and calmness of a Tom Glavine or Mike Mussina. Strasburg has battled expectations, a major injury, a great season for the team when he had to be shut down, and then another season when the team and his play did not meet their early hopes. Now in his fifth year with the club, Strasburg's speech and demeanor...
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Nationals set 25-man opening day roster

Nationals set 25-man opening day roster
The Nationals set their 25-man roster for Opening Day, placing right-hander Doug Fister on the 15-day disabled list with a right lat strain, retroactive to March 23. Here is the opening day roster for the 2014 Washington Nationals: Pitchers (12) LHP Jerry Blevins LHP Ross Detwiler LHP Gio Gonzalez RHP Aaron Barrett RHP Tyler Clippard RHP Taylor Jordan RHP Tanner Roark RHP Rafael Soriano RHP Craig Stammen RHP Drew Storen RHP Stephen Strasburg RHP Jordan Zimmermann Catchers (2) Jose...
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Nationals Youth Baseball Academy officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony (with pics)

Nationals Youth Baseball Academy officially opens with ribbon cutting ceremony (with pics)
The Nationals Youth Baseball Academy celebrated its grand opening Saturday at Fort Dupont Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The year-round educational and athletic facility, which already has 55 students in attendance, provides quality after school and summer learning programs for boys and girls in D.C. neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River. Nationals players and coaches stood behind principal owner Marla Lerner Tanenbaum during the presentation. Invited guests included Academy...
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Williams confirms Fister placed on disabled list, sets schedule for Roark and Jordan

Williams confirms Fister placed on disabled list, sets schedule for Roark and Jordan
Manager Matt Williams confirmed right-hander Doug Fister will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with a right lat strain. "Doug is going to go on the DL, of course," Williams said. "He is going to be shut down from throwing for about five days and see where he is at and start the process of getting him back. "That is the perfect plan, we will see how it goes over the next few and get him back on his program and get him built back up a little bit, so we will see how it goes." Williams...
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Nats and Tigers lineups from Nats Park

Nats and Tigers lineups from Nats Park
The Nationals and Tigers are preparing for the final exhibition game today here at Nats Park. Detroit arrives with a 15-12-2 record in spring games. The Nationals are 15-13-2. Also, the teams will work under American League batting rules, so designated hitters will be employed and the pitchers will not bat. Here are the starting lineups: For the Nationals Denard Span CF Ryan Zimmerman 3B Jayson Werth RF Wilson Ramos C Bryce Harper LF Ian Desmond SS Adam LaRoche 1B Danny Espinosa DH Anthony...
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What's new at Nationals Park for 2014

What's new at Nationals Park for 2014
The Nationals provided a "What's new at Nationals Park" media tour Thursday to show off improvements, additions and changes at the ballpark for this season. The tour included technological advancements, expanded and improved concession offerings, new concession concepts, concession stand expansions, new menu items and more. Further ballpark element changes include the new Norfolk Southern Club, which replaces the Stars & Stripes Club in sections 206 through 221, the Gold Glove Club, the...
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IronPigs announcer on Frandsen: "He plays the game hard all the time"

IronPigs announcer on Frandsen: "He plays the game hard all the time"
Steve Degler, color analyst for the Phillies' Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs television network and sometime radio announcer for the Double-A Reading Phillies, knows new Nationals infielder Kevin Frandsen well. Degler has seen Frandsen play a lot over the last three seasons in the minors and with the Philadelphia Phillies. "He is a very versatile guy, he can play all four infield spots, probably best-suited for second base and shortstop," Degler said. "Hard-nosed. He plays the game hard...
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Should Blake Treinen be a starter or a reliever?

Should Blake Treinen be a starter or a reliever?
Right-hander Blake Treinen gained big-time experience this spring, getting into six spring training games with the Nationals, the most work he has received in March as a pro. He finished with a 4.66 ERA in 9 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts, three walks and 15 hits allowed, and is currently listed on the Double-A Harrisburg roster. Treinen was originally drafted in 2010 by the Marlins, but had his contract voided because of inflammation in his shoulder. He decided to go back to college for his...
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